Before the Civil Service reforms of 1988, the most prestigious and highest paid grade in the Nigeria Civil Service was the

Before the Civil Service reforms of 1988, the most prestigious and highest paid grade in the Nigerian Civil Service was the Administrative Class. This class was made up of highly qualified and experienced civil servants who held positions of responsibility and were involved in policy-making and implementation. They were responsible for the smooth running of government departments and agencies and were highly respected within the civil service and the wider society. The administrative class was seen as the backbone of the civil service and held a lot of power and influence. Their salaries were also the highest in the civil service, reflecting their importance and status.